Letting The Past Be The Past | Joel Oste...

<p>Many people go through life focused on the goals they haven't accomplished. If we're going to stay motivated, we have to learn to celebrate the small victories. </p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Faith says, “God will!”</strong> This November, take a 30-day journey to rene ... Show More

<p>It may not look like anything is changing, but the moment you prayed, God began to turn things in your favor. It's just a matter of time until you see the fulfillment of His promise.</p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Faith says, “God will!”</strong> This November, take a 3 ... Show More

<p>Those who come after you are counting on you. The best part of your life is still ahead of you. God didn’t change His mind about your purpose. The anointing is increasing from generation to generation. All of heaven is cheering for you.</p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Fa ... Show More

<p><span>One of the most famous stories in the Bible is Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. And though most of us have heard the story many times, I believe that God has new truths waiting for us each time we connect with him in Scripture. Allow God to speak to your heart and you ... Show More

<p><span>As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. This week we’re going to take time every day to look at what it means to live for heaven. May your heart be set aflame by the joy and purpose of living out God’s command to live for heaven.</span></p> <p>  ... Show More

<p><span>In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore the act of seeking God through his creation. God wants to use the world around us to declare his glory, goodness and love for us. May we take the time to open our eyes and hearts, to slow down for a minute and behold the beau ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Today we’re going to look at one of the most life giving topics we can discuss, praying with the Holy Spirit. We’ve been given an incredible gift in God that most of us fail to use enough, and that’s real communication with God himself in the Holy Spirit. I pray that ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">In response to God’s work in our hearts, we are called to share the wonders of his invisible nature with a world in desperate need of him. God has chosen to use us to reveal himself. He’s filled us with the Spirit and empowered us to proclaim the good news of salvati ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">If we are going to be used by God, we must first acknowledge that he is already at work all around us, and that his work isn’t contingent upon us. This is not something we’re starting up. The weight is not on our shoulders—the pressure is off. I hope today you’re fre ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">One of the best aspects of spending time alone with God is being renewed daily by his word and presence. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">As believers, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit as a Helper, Teacher, Friend, and seal for the promised inheritance of eternal life with God. His presence, guidance, and wisdom in our lives are our greatest gifts while here on earth. Through him we have access to dire ... Show More

<p><span>In today’s devotional we’re beginning a brand new series, focusing on the fact that God is first and foremost after our hearts. In a world that defines us by what we do, God looks at who we are. May we openly accept his gaze today, with faith in our hearts that he always ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Are you standing on sinking sand? Or do you feel the ground firm beneath your feet? Assess your heart in this moment. Are you living in fear? Are you shaken as things appear to be falling apart? Allow your answers to be indicators of whether or not you’re placing you ... Show More